Visual merchandiser (incl Retail Merchandiser)

639511 · Medium Next-day ready

Plans and installs internal, window and fixed displays to show goods to their best advantage.

Determines goods for display in accordance with prospective seasonal and promotional events; develops overall promotional and display plans for approval; prepares sketches and models showing layout, colour and other features for approval; obtains props and other accessories, and building displays; sets up fabricated displays in store windows and other areas; organises the setting out of goods to be shown as part of permanent displays; arranges ticketing and signage; arranges lighting to highlight fixtures, displays and goods.

Works indoors in windows or workrooms at larger shops such as departmental stores.
Works in adequately heated and ventilated workspaces.

Medium physical demand levels.
Frequently stands when preparing and constructing displays.
Frequently sits either at computer or design tables to create layouts and design ideas.
Occasionally walks about the workroom area to gather required tools, materials and equipment.
Stretching up and reaching across is likely when constructing backdrop and setting up displays.
Bending may be occasional when constructing and setting up displays.
Squatting, crouching and kneeling are frequent while setting up displays.
Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of the job.
Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant component of the job.
Frequent medium lifting, carrying and holding is likely to be required when moving set materials and internal display items.
Repetitive movements with hands are likely to be required when sketching and erecting displays.
Driving may be required if working at multiple locations.
Use of hand-held tools and equipment will be frequent and may include sketching, drawing and design tools, light construction tools and equipment for construction of display set backdrop and cameras.
Mental skills necessary include display, design, creative, drawing, planning, communication and organisational skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Visual merchandiser: low-level qual or 1 year experience; on-the-job training sufficient for entry.

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances, particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. For entry-level positions on-the-job training is sufficient.